• Carlsbad residents may dispose of two bulky household items at no charge on four predetermined dates annually.
• Appointments are required. Call Waste Management at 760-929-9400 during the specified dates listed under schedule or schedule an appointment on-line.
• Throughout the year residents may schedule additional pick-up appointments, which cost $35 for the first item and $5 for each subsequent item.

Note

Due to state environmental laws, Waste Management is unable to accept TVs or computer monitors as bulky items, see Hazardous Waste for details.

Acceptable bulky items 

A/C unit	Dryer	Mattress
BBQ (no propane)	Desk	Sink
Basketball hoop (max 6’)	Dishwasher	Sofa
Bed frame	File cabinet	Spa cover (cut in half)
Bookshelf	Freezer	Stove
Box spring	Garage door	Table
Bureau	(motor & track only)	Toilet
Cabinet	Hutch	Washer
Chair/Recliner	Ladder	Water heater
Dressers	Lawnmower (push)	Weight bench
Doors	Mirrors (wrapped)	Wheelbarrow

Special handling

• Carpet-cut down to 4 ft. in length and bundle (one roll)
• Gym set-disassemble and bundle for easy handling
• Mirrors wrapped properly
• Swing set-disassemble and bundle for easy handling 

Unacceptable bulky items

Bathtubs	Fenders	Satellite dishes
Batteries	Garage doors	Shopping carts
Boats	Glass	Shower modules
Bricks	Hazardous waste	Spa's
Camper shells	Microwaves	Stereos
Car Parts	Pianos	Televisions
Computers	Plywood	Tires
Concrete	Pool tables	Trailers
Construction materials	Riding lawnmower	Transmissions
Drywall	Roofing	Tree stumps
Engines		Windows

2012

Saturday, January 28
Appointments accepted January 9 - 16 ONLY

Saturday, March 24
Appointments accepted March 5 - 12 ONLY

Saturday, May 19
Appointments accepted April 30 - May 7 ONLY

To schedule an appointment, call Waste Management at 760-929-9400 or schedule an appointment online at Waste Managements' website during the specified dates listed.